Description

These delightful Springtime Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with citrus flavor. They are perfect for celebrating the season with their vibrant appearance and refreshing taste.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
2 large Eggs
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Yellow food coloring (optional)
1 cup Powdered sugar, for rolling

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Instructions

Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated after each additio
Stir in the fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and yellow food coloring until combined
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined
Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking sheets
Roll the chilled dough into balls and coat them generously in powdered sugar
Place the balls on baking sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes
Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and use plenty of powdered sugar for the crinkle effect.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10-12 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg